Syrian transitional president Ahmad al-Sharaa delivered a speech before the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Wednesday, September 24, marking the first address by a Syrian president since 1967.
Syrian transitional president Ahmad al-Sharaa told the UN General Assembly that the Syrian story is one of “a struggle between good and evil, between weak justice defended only by God and powerful falsehood armed with every tool of killing and destruction,” in reference to atrocities committed by the former regime. He said, “Our story is a lesson of history and a true representation of noble human values.”
Al-Sharaa addressed domestic affairs, including the formation of a new parliament, amendments to the investment law, and the creation of fact-finding committees to investigate events in the coastal region and in Suwayda. He pledged to hold accountable “everyone whose hands are stained with the blood of innocents.”
He said Syria would rely on “dialogue and diplomacy to overcome Israeli violations,” reaffirming commitment to the 1974 Disengagement Agreement, and declared solidarity with the people of Gaza and its children.
The president described the former Syrian government’s practices, including torture, barrel bombs, chemical weapons, prison abuses, forced displacement, sectarian and ethnic incitement, and the use of narcotics as a weapon against Syrians and the world.
He noted that the regime killed nearly one million people, tortured hundreds of thousands, displaced about 14 million, and destroyed nearly two million homes.
Al-Sharaa argued that Syrians had no choice but to organize and launch a decisive military operation against Assad, which he described as “an act of mercy, goodwill, and forgiveness.” He stressed that the operation caused no civilian deaths or displacement and was “crowned by a victory free of vengeance and enmity, through which the people regained their rights.”
According to al-Sharaa, this victory transformed Syria “from a country exporting crises into a historic opportunity for stability, peace, and prosperity for Syria and the entire region.”
He accused unnamed “actors” of attempting to incite sectarian strife and infighting to pursue “projects of division and disintegration,” but said Syrians had the awareness to prevent a return to the “first square.”
Al-Sharaa said Syria formed fact-finding committees and allowed the UN to investigate as well, with both reaching similar conclusions “in a transparency unprecedented in Syria.” He again vowed to prosecute “everyone whose hands are stained with innocent blood.”
A Clear Policy
Since the fall of the former regime on December 8, 2024, Syria has pursued a “clear policy” based on “balanced diplomacy, security stability, and economic development,” al-Sharaa said.
“We filled the power vacuum, called for inclusive national dialogue, announced a government of expertise, strengthened participation, and established a national authority for transitional justice and another for the missing to ensure fairness and redress,” he added.
He said Syria is moving toward legislative elections, restructuring civilian and military institutions by dissolving all former formations, and ensuring all weapons are under state control.
Al-Sharaa also highlighted amendments to investment laws and the entry of major regional and international companies into the Syrian market. He argued that Syria is rebuilding itself through the establishment of new institutions and legal frameworks that guarantee rights for all without exception.
Israel Exploiting the Transition
The president said Israeli threats against Syria have not ceased since December 8, 2024 (the date of the regime’s collapse), accusing Israel of seeking to exploit the transitional stage in defiance of international consensus in support of Syria and its people.
He warned that these policies could drag the region into “a new spiral of conflicts with unpredictable outcomes.” Syria, he said, continues to rely on “dialogue and diplomacy to overcome this crisis,” while adhering to the 1974 Disengagement Agreement. He called on the international community to stand by Syria in confronting these “dangers” and to respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Diplomatic Engagement
Al-Sharaa said Syria has restored international relations and established regional and global partnerships through “intensive diplomacy,” resulting in most sanctions being gradually lifted.
He called for the full lifting of sanctions so they “are not used as a tool to shackle the Syrian people and confiscate their freedom once again.”
In his speech, he thanked “all those who stood by our cause, supported us in our suffering, and welcomed us in their countries,” as well as peoples and nations worldwide that “rejoiced in the triumph of the Syrian people’s will and today stand with us in our journey toward peace and prosperity.”
“The pain Syria has lived through is not something we would wish on anyone,” al-Sharaa said. “We are among the peoples who most deeply feel the devastation of war and destruction. For this reason, we support Gaza, its children and women, and all other peoples suffering from violations and assaults, and we call for an immediate end to the war.”
He concluded by saying that Syria’s story is not over: “It continues with the writing of a new chapter, one titled peace, prosperity, and development.”
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Al-Sharaa in the United States
Syrian transitional president Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in the United States on September 21 to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
According to the Syrian presidency, al-Sharaa traveled to New York to participate in the Assembly’s high-level week.
He is the first Syrian president to take part in the event in 60 years, since former president Nureddin al-Atassi in 1967, and the first Syrian head of state ever to participate in the UNGA’s high-level week, held this year from September 22 to 30.
The General Assembly’s work includes discussing international issues, making recommendations, approving the UN budget, electing non-permanent members of the Security Council, and appointing the Secretary-General upon the Council’s recommendation.
Its responsibilities also extend to promoting cooperation in peace and security, human rights, and economic and social development, as well as recommending mechanisms for conflict resolution.
During meetings in New York, al-Sharaa focuses on lifting sanctions
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